Situated on the north coast of the island and built around a natural island, Havana
(La Habana), is one of the most lively and colourful cities in the
Caribbean. The historic old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is fast
becoming a tourist Mecca.
The Spanish left behind some superb
colonial architecture and many of the great buildings and grand plazas
have been restored to their former glory, but much of Havana’s charm can
be found among the narrow, cobbled alleys packed with crumbling
buildings and fascinating people.
